To make list

I’ve been looking over my yarns (which have been culled quite a bit I have to say) and am trying to figure out what I want to make with it all, and what I want to make with yarns I do not have yet (it was major ordering week at the store this week and I want to knit all the yarn). I came up with a list. Knit might not be wholly accurate, because there are a few crochet projects sneaking in. I really like crochet. Anyways, here is the list:

Manayunk Cardigan - This year I want to make more sweaters. I love this sweater. We have some Cascade Eco on the way in lots of great neutrals, and I have some neon yarn that would be perfect for the stripes. The real decision is neon pink or neon yellow stripes. I think it will come down to the neutral, but it is a tough one.

A yet to be determined granny square type blanket – As I mentioned, I have some neon yarn. Pink, yellow and purple Manos Maxima. Such unnatural colours in such a soft and natural wool is pretty great.  I was going to use all three for a couch throw of some sort, but I really want to use one of them for the stripes, so today while I was at the store I put aside some Malabrigo in Apple Green for whatever I need to replace. I feel I need some girly home deco stuff in the living room area because my house is overrun by boy things. I am also going to make a quick quilt and maybe some cushions too. I can’t wait.

Kornblomst Shawl – Another crochet project. I feel I really need to expand my crochet skills, and when I saw this pattern, I knew this was how I have to do it. I picked up some Tosh Lace in Forestry for this one. I am going to wait till the spring/summer to start this one because it seems more like a warm weather project

Sweet November Shawl or Tshirt Yarn Lace Wrap – There is a new cotton tape summery yarn on its way in some great shades (Chartreuse! Tomato! Awesome grey-ed out pastels!) that I can’t wait to knit with. I think one of these patterns would be perfect for it.

Rockerfeller Sweater - I started one of these, but ripped it out right away because I wasn’t happy with a few things I did. Mostly yarn choice. I still want this though, so I am going to try again this year. Probably with Mirasol Ushya, my favorite bulky. Unless I find an amazing bulky in a perfect grass green. But I really like the stretchy-coziness of the Ushya. I even have glitter needles just for this sweater.

Marina Sweater - I love this sweater so so much. It’s all sorts of whimsy. I see it in a Noro and some sort of neutral plain yarn, like Cascade 220 or something like that. Crochet is just starting to get exciting! Corie and I are going to do this one together which should be fun. Again, I think this will be a good spring/summer project because it is worked in motif pieces instead of having a heavy sweater on your lap.

Secret Sweater – I am just finishing a sweater for publication right now, and I want to make it for myself, but in cardigan form. Probably out of Berroco Vintage (which is crazy popular at the yarn store right now), Cascade 220 or some other nice basic worsted weight.

So that is my list!